Sony
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony E Mount
The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
Sony
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Sony E Mount
Compact 300mm full-frame telephoto at 1640g with 5.5-stop OSS and linear AF.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Wins
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 150 cm)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (695 g vs 1640 g)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 209.5 mm)
- AFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
⌀88 × 120 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
⌀89 × 210 mm
1640 g (3.62 lb / 57.85 oz)
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 90mm shorter and 1mm narrower than FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is 945 g lighter than FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 150 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 Super ED
- ✓
Weight
695 g vs 1640 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 209.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
88 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.31 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Super ED
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS supports it
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
- ✓Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
- ✓Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
- ✓Excellent close-up magnification
- ✓De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons
Cons
- –No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
- –High launch price
- –Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Sony FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.